Kożuchów
Kożuchów ([kɔˈʐuxuf]; German: Freystadt in Schlesien) is a town in Lubusz Voivodeship, Poland.
Kożuchów | |
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 Medieval fortifications | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Kożuchów | |
| Coordinates: 51°45′N 15°36′E | |
| Country |  |
| Voivodeship | Lubusz |
| County | Nowa Sól |
| Gmina | Kożuchów |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.95 km2 (2.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2019-06-30[1]) | |
| • Total | 9,432 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 67-120 |
| Area code(s) | +48 68 |
| Car plates | FNW |
| Website | http://www.kozuchow.pl |
History
The town was founded in the 12th century, when it was part of the Kingdom of Poland. It was granted town rights in 1273. As a result of the fragmentation of Poland, it became part of the Duchy of Głogów, ruled by the Piasts and Jagiellons until its dissolution in 1506.
In the 18th century the town was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia and between 1871 and 1945 it was part of Germany. After the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II it became again part of Poland.
Gallery
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Kożuchów Castle
Purification of Saint Mary church
Town hall (Ratusz)
Notable people
- Julius von Verdy du Vernois (1832–1910), German general
- Paul Tschackert (1848–1911), German Protestant theologian and historian
- Margarete Kupfer (1881–1953), German actress
- Karl-Ernst Schroeter (1912–1943), U-boat commander
- Artur Pawlowski (born 1973), Polish-Canadian political activist
Twin towns – sister cities
References
- "Population. Size and structure and vital statistics in Poland by territorial divison in 2019. As of 30th June". stat.gov.pl. Statistics Poland. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
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